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Peridotite and Peridotite Definition


Peridotite and Peridotite Definition


Definition

Definition
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   
Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle   

History
  
  

Origin
Pike County, U.S   
Pike County, U.S   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   
From French, from peridot +‎ -ite   

Class
Igneous Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Plutonic   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Peridotite and Peridotite

The general Peridotite and Peridotite definition can be stated as: Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. On the other hand, Peridotite is a dense, coarse-grained plutonic is the main constituent of the earth's mantle. Along with definition of Peridotite and Peridotite, get to know about Properties of Peridotite and Peridotite. Get to know more information about Peridotite and Peridotite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Peridotite and Peridotite

The history of Peridotite and Peridotite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Peridotite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer

Peridotite and Peridotite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Peridotite and Peridotite. In this section, you will know about Peridotite and Peridotite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Peridotite and Peridotite are Pike County, U.S. It is interesting to know the name of Peridotite and Peridotite discoverer. The discoverer of Peridotite and Peridotite are Unknown.

Etymology of Peridotite and Peridotite

Along with Peridotite and Peridotite definition, know more about the etymology of Peridotite and Peridotite. Etymology of Peridotite and Peridotite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Peridotite and Formation of Peridotite. The etymology of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite while that of Peridotite is From French, from peridot +‎ -ite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Peridotite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Peridotite and Peridotite are listed below.

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